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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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